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The Athletic breaks major news on Liverpool's plans to sign a new forward this summer

The Athletic breaks major news on Liverpool's plans to sign a new forward this summer

The Athletic reports that Liverpool are not actively looking to sell Divock Origi but will let him leave if a suitable offer is made this summer.

Liverpool supporters love the Belgian after his heroic displays in the 2018/19 Champions League-winning season.

He scored a brace against Barcelona in the historic comeback in the semi-finals before scoring the second in the 2-0 final win over Spurs.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - MAY 07: Divock Origi of Liverpool makes his way back into the tunnel after the final whistle during the UEFA Champions League Semi Final second leg match between Liverpool and Barcelona at Anfield on May 07, 2019 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images)
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - MAY 07: Divock Origi of Liverpool makes his way back into the tunnel after the final whistle during the UEFA Champions League Semi Final second leg match between Liverpool and Barcelona at Anfield on May 07, 2019 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images)

The former Lille striker cemented his place in Anfield folklore but those same fans will agree that he should now leave before he tarnishes his own legacy.

The Athletic's major update on Liverpool's plans

Caoimhe O'Neill, writing for The Athletic, says: "Certainly, if Liverpool are to bolster their attack in the coming weeks they will first look to offload some peripheral talent, given owner FSG’s established sell-to-buy, book-balancing approach.

"The club is not actively looking to cash in.

"However, senior Anfield sources insist if a suitable offer is tabled they will not stand in the 26-year-old’s way.

MADRID, SPAIN - JUNE 01: Divock Origi of Liverpool celebrates with his medal after winning the UEFA Champions League Final between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool at Estadio Wanda Metropolitano on June 01, 2019 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
MADRID, SPAIN - JUNE 01: Divock Origi of Liverpool celebrates with his medal after winning the UEFA Champions League Final between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool at Estadio Wanda Metropolitano on June 01, 2019 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

"Given his age and experience, Liverpool would expect to command a fee of around £15 million to £20 million for his services."

Origi no longer offers Liverpool quality

His last start for the Reds was against RB Leipzig in March.

Despite Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane struggling for form this season, Origi was unable to force his way into the side and made just two Premier League starts.

Even with Diogo Jota missing 19 games due to a knee injury, the Belgian forward was unable to play his way into Jurgen Klopp's side.

BUDAPEST, HUNGARY - MARCH 10: Divock Origi of Liverpool interacts with Jurgen Klopp, Manager of Liverpool following the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 match between Liverpool FC and RB Leipzig at the Puskas Arena on March 10, 2021 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Laszlo Szirtesi - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images)
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY - MARCH 10: Divock Origi of Liverpool interacts with Jurgen Klopp, Manager of Liverpool following the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 match between Liverpool FC and RB Leipzig at the Puskas Arena on March 10, 2021 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Laszlo Szirtesi - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images)

He scored just one goal all season and while Origi cannot control what Liverpool will demand in terms of a transfer fee, staying on Merseyside doesn't benefit anyone.

Liverpool need a quality replacement

Donyell Malen is of interest to the Reds and he's an option that is quite affordable at just £25m but if the Athletic is correct, player sales are necessary before any incomings are sanctioned.

It's quite frustrating when Manchester United have confirmed an agreement has been reached with Borussia Dortmund for the transfer of Jadon Sancho.

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